ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction in the elderly
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ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction in the elderly
Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) are the leading causes of death in the elderly. The suspicion and diagnosis of ACS in this age group is more difficult, since typical angina is less frequent. The morbidity and mortality is greater in older age patients presenting ACS. Despite the higher prevalence and greater risk, elderly patients are underrepresented in major clinical trials from which evidence...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Geriatric Cardiology
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1671-5411
DOI: 10.3724/sp.j.1263.2011.12297